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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

8

Farmers near Paxton to start oil tests

Farmers in the Paxton area plan an extensive oil test in wildcat territory backed by residents of Haddon township. The National Supply and Oil Well Supply companies are moving their local stores. L L Lemon and Harley Brown will be reassigned to other company roles.

Paxton Weil Wildcat Haddon Township National Supply Company Oil Well Supply Company L. L. Lemon Kentucky Wyoming Harley Brown

Fairbanks Woman Reaches 91 On Birthday

Fairbanks resident Mrs. Sarai Johnson, the city's oldest citizen, observed her ninety first birthday with friends calling to congratulate. She had been in good health until recently when confinement to her room began following a period of wellness.

Nenety Fairbanks Sarai Johnson

New Crowder of Indianapolis Visits Sullivan kin

New Crowder of Indianapolis formerly resided in Sullivan and visited relatives here Sunday and Monday.

New Crowder Indianapolis Sullivan

Republicans Outline Constructive Program For 1920 Campaign

Washington leaders in congress move to present a concrete Republican policy plan ahead of the 1920 presidential contest. The emphasis is on a protective tariff and restoration of indirect taxation, uniting regulars and progressives behind a unified program despite internal disagreements.

Washington Congress United States Republican Party Lincoln McKinley Ways and Means Committee Treasury Joseph W. Fordney Michigan Nicholas Longworth Ohio Ebenezer J. Hill Connecticut Ways and Means Fordney James E. Watson Indiana House of Representatives Joseph G. Cannon Watson Louisville James R. Mann Ilinois Mann House Senator Watson Representative Mann

Many Cases Settled and a Divorce Granted

The Vigo county cases of Agnes Borgenstrom versus Big Four railroad and William Slayer versus Green Valley Coal Co. were settled and dismissed. The Vincennes Sewer Association and Security Trust Co. of Indianapolis versus James Bradley sought to set aside a Daviess county judgment, with Judge Bridwell ordering the judgment set aside. Eliza Taylor of Dugger was granted a divorce from William Taylor on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment failure to provide and habitual drunkenness.

Agnes Borgenstrom Big Four Railroad Vigo County William Slayer Green Valley Coal Co Vincennes Sewer Association The Security Trust Company of Indianapolis James Bradley Daviess County Bridwell Eliza Taylor Dugger William Taylor

Bridwell Sues For Fee In Land Case Appeal

Judge W H Bridwell files in circuit court to recover 1500 dollars as his legal fee and attachment against Ho sea W Alsman for work as attorney in a 1908 suit by William R Walters to quiet title to 80 acres in Haddon township. Walters won in Sullivan circuit court and Bridwell won appeals to supreme and appellate courts sustaining the local decision.

Bridwell W. H. Bridwell Hosea W. Alsman William R. Walters Haddon Township Alsman Walters Sullivan Supreme Court

Local residents head for Biloxi winter retreat

Mr and Mrs John Pogue Mr and Mrs Charles M Welsh James Welsh and James Pound of Fairbanks leave Thursday for Biloxi Mississippi to spend the rest of the winter. Mr and Mrs John T Watson who have visited their son Luther Watson in Jacksonville Florida have returned home.

John Pogue Charles M. Welsh James Welsh James Pound Fairbanks Biloxi Miss John T. Watson Luther Watson Jacksonville Fla

Colorful fabrics in plains stripes plaids and checks

A catalog promising hundreds of new patterns that will not fade with colors such as blue pink grey lavender tan and brown. It highlights harmonious combinations and urges spring sewing purchases from a complete stock.

Butterick Patterns and Publications in Sewing Guidance

Butterick patterns and the Delineator and Quarterly offer valuable assistance for sewing work.

City Awards $300 Damages for Rogers Avenue Extension

The city council ordered damages totaling $300 to Jon H. and Walter Ford for property appropriation needed to extend Rogers Avenue.

Jon H Walter Ford Rogers Avenue

First Meeting of Creditors for John V. Barbre

In U S District Court Indiana John V Barbre of Farmersburg is bankrupt No 4436 adjudged January 20 1917 creditors meeting set for February 3 1917 at 5 p m City Council Room Vincennes Indiana to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business Referee in Bankruptcy Phelps F Darby Woods Building Evansville Dated January 24 1917 Claims must be filed as required by law.

U.S. District Court For District of Indiana John V. Barbre Farmersburg Ind Vincennes Indiana Phelps F. Darby Woods Building 4Th and Main Evansville

Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Court

In the Sullivan Circuit Court case WASIL SUBOTKA vs THEODOSIA SUBOTKA, Complaint No. 172198 a divorce action is filed. Theodosia Subotka is not a resident of Indiana and must appear or respond by March 30, 1917 at Sullivan Court House. Walter F. Wood is the attorney for the plaintiff with first insertion January 31, 1917.

Michael Ring M. A. Daddon Sullivan Circuit Ring Devisees Solomon Ring Mariah Ring Polly Zink Jacob Zink Katy Johnson Unknown Francis Johnson Michael Zink Clarissa Zink Unknown Heirs Susan Burris Elijah Burris Nancy Payne Isaac Payne State of Indiana Sullivanounty Secion 9 Jackson Hill Chicago and Eastern Ilinois Sullivan County Sullivan Circuit Court Wasil Subotka State of Indiana David Giles Walter F. Wood

Harness repairs and sales offered by Mattix and Foster

Notice invites readers to bring leather harnesses for re pairing and oiling with repair or replacement options. Also mentions a fur buying initiative by David Kaplan and a Bennett's Skin Lotion promotion and a help wanted ad for book sales.

Real Bargain Offer from St Louis Globe-Democrat

The Globe-Democrat advertises a real bargain with yearly subscriptions for Rural Free Delivery and Star Route parsons at 3.00, club rates 2.50 each. including Sunday 5.50 yearly, clubs 4.75. Regular rates rise to 7.50 with Sunday, 5.00 without. Subscriptions open to mail recipients where not handled by local dealers, not in towns served by dealers. Adress Globe Printing Company, Publishers, St. Louis, Mo.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat Daily Globe-Democrat Star Route Parsons Daily Globe Democrat Daily Globedemocrat Globe Printing Company St. Louis

Make Money at Home Risk Free, Be Your Own Boss

Advertises a home based income scheme promising easy pleasant permanent profit. Encourages sending name, address and one reference to L. Brown at 66 Alurray Street New York City. Claims no risk and immediate profit.

L. Brown Alurray St New York City

Hand Made Collars Offer Near Jim Dandy Prices

Notice states few Jim Dandy Collars remain at old price from Mattix and Foster located just west of Sullivan State Bank. Offer highlights factory made harness alternative with similar cost.

Mattix & Foster Hoor Sullivan State Bank

Farm for sale or trade near Clay City Indiana

160 acre farm offered for sale or trade at a bargain. Good improvements and a good block coal mine nearby. Close to school and church on gravel road rural route and telephone. Stock and grain farm suitable for storage per acre. For further information write box 74 Clay City Indiana.

Clay City Indiana

Local Mental Health Admission and Community Movements

Grace Loudermilk recently declared insane has been admitted to Woodmere Hospital for the insane in Evansville. Carl Tuttle, an engraver at Melly's jewelry, returns home to Cherryville Oklahoma and takes a new job. Will Hays departed Sunday for Washington DC on a business trip.

Grace Loudermilk Woodmere Hospital Evansville Carl Tuttle Melly Cherryville Oklahoma Will Hays Washington, D. C

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